Psychiatric Care in Severe Obesity

Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam – Deputy Psychiatrist-in-Chief for Toronto General & Princess Margaret Hospitals, University Health Network, Director, Bariatric Surgery Psychosocial Program, Toronto Western Hospital, Director of Psychiatry Continuing Professional & Practice Development, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of TorontoDr. Raed Hawa – Deputy Psychiatrist-in-Chief for Toronto Western and Toronto Rehab Institute Hospitals, University Health Network, Director, Undergraduate Medical Education, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toronto

Introduction to Severe Obesity for Psychiatrists.- Severe Obesity: A Patient's Perspective.- Causes and Treatment of Obesity: From Genes to Integrated Care Models.- Causes of Severe Obesity: Gene to Environment.- Insecure Attachment and Trauma in Obesity and Bariatric Surgery.- Medical Complications Resulting from Severe Obesity.- Overview of Medical & Surgical Treatment of Severe Obesity.- Integrated Models for Severe Obesity Management: Role for Psychosocial Teams.- Weight-Based Stigma and Body Image in Severe Obesity.- Mood Disorders and Severe Obesity.- Eating Disorders in Severe Obesity.- Addictive Disorders in Severe Obesity and After Bariatric Surgery.- Sleep and Severe Obesity.- Psychiatric Suitability Assessment for Bariatric Surgery.- Nutrition Education for Severe Obesity.- The Role of Social Support in Weight Loss Management for Morbidly Obese Individuals.- Motivational Interviewing for Severe Obesity.- Mindful Eating for Severe Obesity.- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Severe Obesity.- Psychosocial/Behavioral Interventions in the Severely Mentally Ill.- Young Adulthood and Obesity Management: Developmental Issues and Transition of Care.-Technology to Promote Obesity Self-Management.- Pharmacological Treatment for Severe Obesity in Psychiatric Patients.- Psychopharmacology in Bariatric Surgery Patients.- Integrative Case and Summary

"Psychiatric Care in Severe Obesity provides a timely and comprehensive account of the current best practice in understanding, assessing and treating a person with severe obesity. It is a much-needed resource for professionals managing the emotional well-being of this patient group, especially given the prevalence of mental ill health within this cohort." (Jennifer Woodhouse, The British Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 213 (2), August, 2018)

"This book is written for practitioners across various specialties, including psychiatry, bariatric surgery, and primary care, as well as medical students, residents, psychologists, dietitians, and anyone providing care to those with severe obesity. ... an in-depth look at the complex biopsychosocial factors impacting obesity and comorbid psychiatric illness. Its broad swath of topics ranging from bariatric surgery to mindful eating and everything in between makes it a unique and helpful resource for anyone providing care to patients with severe obesity." (Andrea Lundberg, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2017)